Excellent
#4 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Howard EL Sch
Elementary School · Bald Eagle Area Sd · Howard, PA
A Bald Eagle Area Sd elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
255 School Street PO Box 406, Howard, PA 16841
- Math 86% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard EL Sch score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 79% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Howard EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,965
Median home value
$207,100
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion-walker EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Liberty-curtin EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–4 | 4.8 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Mountaintop Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | Not available | 103 | Compare → |
| Port Matilda EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bald Eagle Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard EL Sch is listed in Bald Eagle Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard EL Sch
Howard EL Sch is a public elementary school in Howard, PA, part of Bald Eagle Area Sd, serving approximately 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard EL Sch
What grades does Howard EL Sch serve?
Howard EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Howard EL Sch?
Howard EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard EL Sch is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard EL Sch rank in PA?
Howard EL Sch ranks #4 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Howard EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Howard EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard EL Sch has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Howard EL Sch a charter school?
No, Howard EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Howard EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard EL Sch?
40.6% of students at Howard EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (814) 625-2423
- Area population (ZIP 16841)
- 6,346
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16841; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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